How do you say "heel" in Russian?

Рядом

Rjadom

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "heel" is Рядом (Rjadom).

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Pronunciation

Say it roughly as "Rjadom", with the stress falling on the first syllable, and English speakers usually flatten the vowels a bit at first, which is fine.

Writing and usage

Рядом is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

На пятке образовалась волдырь.

Na pjatke obrazovalas' voldyr'.

A blister formed on her heel.

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How to remember Рядом

Let a coin dropping into a jar be your anchor for "Rjadom", since the sharp little snap in the middle nudges the two together.

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Questions about Рядом

How do you pronounce Рядом?

Say it roughly as "Rjadom", with the stress falling on the first syllable, and English speakers usually flatten the vowels a bit at first, which is fine.

Is Рядом formal or casual?

Рядом is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Рядом used in Russian?

Рядом is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: На пятке образовалась волдырь. (A blister formed on her heel.).

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